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Newspaper
Weekly Register
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jul 03, 1799
Page
2
Fragmentary text discusses how providence places men in various lands and ports to wisely direct their inclinations to different employments for public good. Emphasizes each member of the body is situated and qualified for service to the whole, attributed to Henry.
A devotional fragment reflecting on Providence and divine mercy. It recalls moments when sickness or sudden danger seemed to threaten life, yet unseen hands and a voice regarded as reprieve from death spared believers. The passage emphasizes God’s careful timing in not reaping his people until they are prepared.
The excerpt argues that those boastful in self righteousness refuse genuine repentance and prefer a cobweb to a coronation robe by clinging to their own righteousness rather than embracing Christ's. It emphasizes humility and true faith over pride.
The text discusses unbelief as disaffection to God and distrust of his word. It cites prejudices against the Redeemer, credit given to others over Christ, and excessive love of worldly things. It notes preferring human applause to God's approval and honor that comes from him.
An archaic poem fragment praising spring notes earth’s hidden bloom, the cuckoo announcing seasons, lambs and lovers of nature. It celebrates God’s mercies, gratitude for body and life, and mankind’s joy in verdant dress and fragrant flowers as spring enriches the world.
In Worcester on June 7 1799 a poem extols the Creator for the variety of nature. It praises the suns and planets the fields and crops the reaper and gleaner and the farmer’s labor. The verses acknowledge God as the author of all growth and harvest, urging thanks for His blessings.
A report details appointments of ministers to livings in England and Ireland including Rev Lynda, Rev Hor te, and Rev Gilbert plus a ceremony at Countess of Huntingdon's College. It also offers a summary view of charity schools by region, with figures for boys and girls in London, South Britain, North Britain, and Ireland, and a remark about poet Collins carrying only an English Testament.
The Epistle from the London Yearly Meeting to Great Britain and Ireland Friends discusses refining unity, spiritual focus, and discipline. It notes sufferings across the nation chiefly over tithes and militia costs, and mentions epistles from American Meetings amid a contagious illness affecting Philadelphia and nearby regions.
A 19th century Quaker exhortation by George Stacey urges steadfast faith in Christ, avoidance of vanities, and regular attentive meetings. It calls members to seek heavenly knowledge, resist vain amusements, and support church discipline. It notes growth in members and a gradual return to diligence, urging unity, discernment, and elder guidance.
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